She's Walking!!!!

It has been a busy few weeks with Maria becoming more and more mobile.  She went from standing to fast walking within only about 3 weeks.  It took her a while to get to this point but once she discovered mobility she has embraced it fully!!

Her first tentative steps happened here in her favorite toy, the Garden.  She spent hours going in and out (and in and out and in and out) of the gate.....

I bought this toy on eBay when Gio was about this age.  It is no longer produced so anyone who wants one has to search for a used version.  It is well worth the trouble!

Enzo never misses a chance to relax.

We go to a nearby hotel pool for swimming about 3-4 times/week.  Gio takes lessons while Maria and I hang out in the water.  Her favorite part, of course, is the apple at the end.

My hedgehog waiting for the school bus.

Another afternoon at the pool!

Maria loves the table next to Paolo's side of the bed.
She rearranges his books while wearing his reading glasses.

One Sunday we went to a birthday party at the science museum.
There was a terrific show done by the man in white using dry ice.  Here they made a cloud.

Maria loved it!

Gio showed off a brand new sleeping position.
 I had no idea people could actually sleep this way!

A demonstration of how patient our dear Pepperoni can be!

                      And then one evening, out of the blue, she just started walking!!!

Gio has been lately quite obsessed with the concept of infinity.  Here he is attempting to write it.

Good luck, Gio!!

Maria's latest obsession?  Lip balm.

Of course, it goes everywhere but actually on her lips.